Nguyen Thi

Ms Nguyễn Thị Thuận is 55 years old. She is a TYM member since 1996, when TYM first opened a branch in Tân Minh district. Before joining TYM, her family of 5 was living in difficult condition, they did not have any capital. They lived in a tiny house. She contracted her first loan, 30 USD, which was used to buy chickens & pigs for raising. Her husband cultivated vegetables, he and his children also worked as laborers to make ends meet. Their lives gradually changed for the better: the meals are more consistent and most importantly, she was able to save money. After 4 years with TYM, in 2000 she borrowed some money plus all her savings, they have built a 4 room house. In April 2007, they have built a 3 room extension to the house to serve as storage. This time she is requesting a loan 0f 650 USD to buy pigs for breeding and 300 chicks to raise, in time for the Tet holidays (new year, in Feb). They have a piece of land (2/10 acre) for vegetable cultivation. Their production is enough to satisfy the demand of the whole Sóc Sơn district. Her husband and 3 children still work in construction to contribute to the family revenue. The family income is 300 USD a month